Royal Commission Community Based Support Services Clinical Specialists Jeannie O'Carroll and Monique Rutherford with Interrelate Area Manager Julie Leete at the launch of counselling services for victims of child sexual abuse. Photo: Rodney Stevens / Northern StarRodney Stevens

Royal Commission Community Based Support Services Clinical Specialist Monique Rutherford said she had seen clients from all walks of life.

"I have seen a whole range of people, from people who have been triggered by just hearing about the royal commission, then there are other people who may have been traumatised by abuse that happened in other places," she said.

Ms Rutherford said three counsellors at Interrelate were employed to engage with clients of all ages, from early 20s to over age 60.

"If you would like to tell your story and have it heard you can do that in a confidential space through the Royal Commission," she said.

"If you choose not to tell your story you can come along to counselling and somebody will help you make sense of what's happened to you.

"Some people want to tell their story, some are angry at the church, others can be aggressive, unmotivated, traumatised, isolate themselves or feel guilt over what happened."